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RJ56 UVU

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,098 mi
Last recorded75,098 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 UVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 75,098 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 71,193 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 69,205 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 69,150 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 68,932 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 68,619 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 64,219 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 64,219 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 60,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 29 Nov 2016 56,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre inner sidewall and shoulder tread cracking.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre inner sidewall and shoulder tread cracking.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 50,486 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 46,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Nov 2013 41,889 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 41,889 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 37,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 31,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 31,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 27,003 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 27,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 21,588 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Fox?

Based on 688,416 MOT tests across 39,526 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
4,653
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
39,526
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 8,975
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,115
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,065
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,997
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RJ56 UVU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Fox models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 55,836 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Fox fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 8,975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ56 UVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Fox typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Fox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RJ56 UVU registered?

RJ56 UVU is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 8 December 2006.

Is RJ56 UVU safe to buy?

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